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The AASA Intellectual Property Council Advanced Crucial IP Legislation with Congressional Members During Virtual Fly-In
August 24, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – In a series of virtual Fly-In sessions on July 22-23, 2020, members of the AASA Intellectual Property Council (IPC) met with congressional leaders about the urgent need for legislation to protect...
MEMA Provide Comments to CARB on Heavy Duty NOx Omnibus
August 24, 2020
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) provided comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on its proposed Heavy Duty (HD) Engine and Vehicle Omnibus regulation, which sets California’s NOx standards for...
MEMA Opposes U.S. Reinstatement of Tariffs on Aluminum from Canada
August 06, 2020
Bill Long, President and CEO of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, issued the following statement on President Trump’s plan to reimpose Section 232 tariffs on Canadian aluminum. President Trump’s announcement to...
HDMA President Announces Retirement Date
August 03, 2020
After a career of many decades as a leader in the motor vehicle industry and 16 years with the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, as president and COO, Tim Kraus has decided to step down as the business leader of HDMA, the...
Sandeep Kar Joining Virtual AASA Technology Conference as Featured Speaker
August 03, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – In a special virtual edition of the annual AASA Technology Conference, Sandeep Kar, Chief Strategy Officer, Fleet Complete, will share his insights on how changing vehicle ownership and economies of...
Dan Smith, Founder and President, Capstone Financial, Inc., Will Join Mobility Innovation Conference as Featured Speaker
July 20, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Dan Smith, Founder and President of Capstone Financial, Inc., will share his insights on how the deceleration toward Level 5 autonomous vehicles, the COVID-19 pandemic, and changing business models...
MEMA Applauds Initiatives Supporting Manufacturing
July 09, 2020
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association applauds Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) for his continued leadership to advance U.S. manufacturing interests, including the National Institute of Manufacturing Act. The senator's...
Virtual AASA Technology Conference to Feature Shiva Bhardwaj as Featured Panelist
July 06, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will host a special virtual edition of its annual AASA Technology Conference featuring top industry thought leaders. Shiva Bhardwaj, CEO...
MEMA Statement on USMCA Entry Into Force-July 1, 2020
July 01, 2020
Today’s United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) entry into force is a strong, bipartisan achievement by Congress and the Trump Administration. The USMCA will strengthen North American supply chains as well as U.S. job...
MEMA States that New Immigration Rules Will Hurt U.S. Economy
June 29, 2020
Motor vehicle parts manufacturers and U.S. jobs have long benefitted from the entrance of highly skilled, legal immigrants, into the workplace. This strategic use of technical expertise has fostered American jobs and strengthened...